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Cheap Flights from Fresno to San Diego (FAT-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Fresno to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Fresno to San Diego

Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 5:15 pmFAT-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 10:10 pmSAN-FAT
1h 25mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
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3:05 pm - 4:29 pmFAT-SAN
1h 24mnonstop
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8:07 am - 9:37 amSAN-FAT
1h 30mnonstop
$107Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 10
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6:00 am - 7:20 amFAT-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
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8:30 am - 9:59 amSAN-FAT
1h 29mnonstop
$111Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 9:20 amFAT-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 10:15 pmSAN-FAT
7h 15m2 stops
$112Southwest
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Tue, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 26
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 5:09 pmFAT-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
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10:20 pm - 11:42 pmSAN-FAT
1h 22mnonstop
$142Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 3
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10:20 pm - 7:21 amFAT-SAN
9h 01m1 stop
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7:01 pm - 9:24 amSAN-FAT
14h 23m1 stop
Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 26
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4:58 pm - 7:21 amFAT-SAN
14h 23m1 stop
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7:01 pm - 9:19 amSAN-FAT
14h 18m1 stop
Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 7:46 pmFAT-SAN
5h 31m1 stop
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1:58 pm - 7:48 pmSAN-FAT
5h 50m1 stop
$159United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
9:48 am - 3:21 pmFAT-SAN
5h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 3:46 pmSAN-FAT
6h 01m1 stop
$178American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 7:38 pmFAT-SAN
6h 48m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:07 pmSAN-FAT
5h 52m1 stop
$198American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Fresno to San Diego

 
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FAT

FAT's efficient layout makes navigating from check-in to boarding seamless, even during peak times. Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights to avoid delays.

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SAN

Take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego. It runs every 15 minutes and is a cost-effective option for airport transfers.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Fresno to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Fresno to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Fresno to San Diego? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Fresno to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Fresno to San Diego, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Diego, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Fresno to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Fresno to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $267 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Fresno to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $208 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Fresno to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Fresno to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Fresno to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Fresno to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fresno to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Fresno to San Diego

  • What flights are offered between Fresno and San Diego?

    Because Fresno and San Diego are such a short distance from each other, it’s possible to find several direct daily flights between the two cities. Non-stop flights for this route are often serviced by Alaska Airlines. You may also find flights that a layover, which frequently occurs in San Francisco.

  • How can I travel from downtown Fresno to Fresno Yosemite International Airport?

    An easy way to get from downtown Fresno to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is by driving, which takes around 10 to 15 minutes in total. You can also use public transportation instead if you are looking for a more environmentally friendly way to get here. Bus line 26 will bring you directly to the airport in approximately 30 to 35 minutes.

  • What transportation options exist between San Diego International Airport and the city center?

    Driving from San Diego International Airport to the city center typically takes around 10 minutes. Those that would like to take public transportation instead can hop on bus line 923, which will bring you to the heart of San Diego in around 20 to 25 minutes.

  • Is it possible to rent a car directly at the San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego International Airport has its own on-site rental car center that can be found in the arrivals terminal, not too far from the baggage claim. In this center, you’ll be able to choose from a few different companies including Alamo, Avis, and Fox. All of their cars are parked nearby, so it won’t take long for you to get to your rental vehicle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Fresno to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fresno to San Diego was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Fresno and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Fresno to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Fresno to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Fresno to San Diego?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Fresno to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Fresno to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Fresno and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Fresno to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Fresno to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Fresno to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Fresno to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $241 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $304 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Fresno to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Fresno to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Fresno to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Fresno is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Fresno to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Fresno with another airline. Booking your flights between Fresno and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Fresno to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Fresno up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Fresno to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $142 or less one-way and $222 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re traveling for work or an important occasion and want to make sure that you look your best, head to the barber in the main terminal of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The barber services are open from Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) has several nursing rooms that parents are welcome to access for free. These rooms have plenty of space for strollers and contain comfortable chairs, changing tables, sinks, and outlets.
  • If you have an early flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, you will most likely want to book a room at a hotel near the airport. The Wyndham Garden Fresno Yosemite Airport is a nice choice that is around a 5 minute drive away, while the Quality Inn Fresno Yosemite Airport can be found less than 10 minutes from Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
  • To freshen up after traveling all day, you can head to the Airspace Lounge at San Diego International Airport. For a small fee, you can access the shower facilities and you will even be provided with basic toiletries and a towel.
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport offers a few different parking options, including an economy parking lot, as well as both parking lots and parking garages that offer short and long-term options. Most of these parking options accept both cash or credit for payment.

Prefer to fly direct from Fresno to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Fresno Airterminal to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Fresno Airterminal Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Fresno Airterminal to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Fresno Airterminal

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Fresno to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Fresno to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Fresno to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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Flight attendant was rude when I advised her that the bathroom had no paper towels or tissue paper.

8.0 ExcellentRick, Jul 2025AUS - SAN
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Flight attendant was rude when I advised her that the bathroom had no paper towels or tissue paper.

Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

Good leg room, no problem with overhead storage and the staff was super helpful.

I purchased the internet during the flight and it stopped working after 1 hour, so I barely got to use it.

Good experience, although it was a little cramped being a tall person. Otherwise everything went smoothly and professionally though

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

Horrible! No blanket or pillow available! We had bulkhead seats but the seats were worn out and no cushion old. No meal or even a sandwich for our 5 hour flight just a little bag of pretzels. Crabby attendant female with long brown hair. We will not book Alaska Airlines again

I do wish the the actual airplane I flew on was bigger. But, I made it work.

I loved that we boarded orderly and quickly, that I had an opportunity to check my bag free at the gate, that there was plenty of seat/leg room, there was smooth takeoff and landing, the attendants were pleasant and helpful, and that we arrived on time!!

We were in first class. Food was surprisingly good. Boarding was easy. Seats were lumpy. No video screen ...really? Service was good. Phone support was good

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

I could not check in ahead of time. Kayak did not give me a proper confirmation number to check in.

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

You did not have any vegetarians options for the free meal! I do not eat any meat of any kind! I asked the flight attendant and was met with kind of a rude statement like vegetarian? No we don’t have that kind of thing! Did not make me happy but made me feel like why would I want a vegetarian meal! Otherwise a good experience!

I was put in a middle seat with the people on either side of me kept passing their grandchild over me and talking back and forth while I was trying to rest or watch a movie. So inconsiderate and totally disturbing. I asked if they would sit next to each other to alleviate the constant impeding my comfort but they refused.

Late boarding, full flight. Absolutely no food and barely a bag of pretzels. No video screens and slim pickings of movies. No live tv and poor selection of shows.

Pre-Flight check-in Staff did a terrific job correcting a seat mis-assignment problem after I checked in the night before my flight. They really stepped up to make my flight home a joy. It was also my birthday, so the flight crew made me feel special a little treat.

Our flight delayed 2 hours, no WiFi in flight and the snack option isn’t great either.

I was unable to get a check im and get a boarding pass. I tried at the desk of the flight operator Alaska, was told to go to Hawaiian and almost had to go back to Alaskan. In the end inwas told to go thru security and directly to the gate without checking in. It would have been more helpful to have the details rather than walking all over the terminals trying to check in.

Good except that I couldn’t change seat and made me wait untill I checked in

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

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